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Hamilton Spectator
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Biggest salmon barbecue in B.C. booked for inaugural Celebrate BC festival in Coquitlam
A new event is set to make a splash this B.C. Day. Celebrate BC is a free all-ages festival at Town Centre Park in Coquitlam scheduled for Aug. 4 and featuring what organizers are calling the largest salmon barbecue in B.C. history. Announced July 8, the one-day festival will be hosted by S.U.C.C.E.S.S. in partnership with the City of Coquitlam and guided by the Kwikwetlem First Nation. It aims to honour the diverse cultural heritage of the province through music, food, art, and storytelling. At the heart of the festival will be a massive culinary undertaking: 2,000 pounds of wild salmon, barbecued on-site by some of B.C.'s top chefs in a tribute to the province's Indigenous traditions and coastal roots. The historic feast will be hosted by the Kwikwetlem First Nation. 'Celebrating BC Day means celebrating the cultures, diversity and traditions that make up our beautiful province,' said Spencer Chandra Herbert, Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. 'Our province is home to incredible creativity, from Indigenous artists to newcomers finding new ways to express their heritage.' Festival-goers can expect a wide-ranging program of cultural experiences, including a live concert headlined by Juno Award-winning artist George Leach, an Indigenous fashion show presented by Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week, and a 'Heritage Walk' spotlighting the stories of Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Chinese, and Indigenous communities. Other attractions include a BC Wine Garden, a 'Best of BC Pavilion' highlighting local talent and cuisine, zipline adventures, and traditional Indigenous storytelling. 'Celebrate BC is all about bringing people together,' said Queenie Choo, CEO of S.U.C.C.E.S.S. 'It's a chance for communities from every background to share stories, food, and traditions, and to celebrate everything that makes British Columbia such a special place to call home.' Organizers say the event is envisioned as an annual celebration that reflects the dynamic voices and regions that make up B.C.'s cultural fabric. Full performance lineups and programming schedules are slated to be released in the coming weeks. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Winnipeg Free Press
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
‘Loyal friend': Cockburn receives key to city on 50th anniversary of first folk fest appearance
A sprawling crowd gathered Saturday afternoon at the Winnipeg Folk Festival's Big Bluestem stage to witness Bruce Cockburn receive the city's highest honour. In a brief ceremony prior to the legendary Canadian musician's concert, Mayor Scott Gillingham presented Cockburn with the key to the City of Winnipeg. 'He has inspired and influenced countless artists, poets and entertainers; his lyrics have stirred us and soothed us and challenged us,' Gillingham said from the stage, alongside festival executive director Valerie Shantz. 'Today, we celebrate Bruce Cockburn as a loyal friend of the Winnipeg Folk Festival for 50 years.' Mike Sudoma/Free Press Files Bruce Cockburn, pictured performing at the Burton Cummings Theatre in 2023, was presented with the key to the City of Winnipeg Saturday afternoon at the Winnipeg Folk Festival Those in attendance gave a standing ovation and cheers of 'Bruuuuuuuuce' rippled through the large daytime crowd. Previous recipients of a key to the city include ballerina Evelyn Hart, hockey player Jonathan Toews, musician Gene Simmons, among others. Cockburn, 80, performed at the first folk festival in 1974 and made his most recent appearance in 2017. The 13-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist is a member of the Order of Canada and an inductee into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. 'Thank you for the recognition, thank you for the hospitality that I've experienced over all these years, it's been a pretty good run,' said Cockburn, who was born in Ottawa and first travelled west in a campervan with his wife and dog in 1970. 'The people (of Winnipeg) were so hospitable and so friendly and it opened up a whole life, really, because the travel that that was the beginning of became a huge part of everything I've done since.' Seated on a stool at centre-stage, Cockburn tuned his guitar and told stories between the music, which included Mama Just Wants To Barrelhouse All Night Long (a song he played at the first festival five decades ago) and Lovers in a Dangerous Time. The crowd, one of the largest this reporter has seen at a daytime stage, was quiet and captivated during the set, standing for a second ovation once Cockburn wrapped. The sky was sunny and smoky during the third day of folk fest. While the air quality had improved considerably from the dense wildfire smoke hanging over grounds Friday, many festivalgoers continued to wear masks while taking in the day's music. Amy Attas flew in from out of town to attend the festival with family. 'I live in B.C. now and when it's this bad, I don't usually go outside,' she said of the smoke. 'I'm wearing a mask because it feels like a good balance.' Attas didn't expect the festival to cancel events, but had hoped for more communication about the conditions on Friday and Saturday, when the air quality health index was hovering around 10 — the highest health risk level, during which Environment Canada recommends the cancellation of outdoor activities. The festival had put out three weather updates related to the air quality between both days. 'I don't know if there's anything they could do. I hope they're protecting the performers, especially the older performers,' Attas said. Dennis Kakoske was also visiting from out of town and expected to see fewer people and more masks. 'I thought it was really going to kill the attendance because it was so bad,' he said of the air quality. 'I'm surprised that people are kind of taking it in stride… even young kids don't have masks on.' Kakoske also didn't expect the event to be cancelled. Eva, a volunteer who asked not to use her last name, decided against camping with friends at the festival when she noted the air quality Thursday night. Every Second Friday The latest on food and drink in Winnipeg and beyond from arts writers Ben Sigurdson and Eva Wasney. 'I've been struggling with my asthma and the wildfire smoke for a few years,' said Eva, who was wearing an N95 mask, had packed extra asthma medication and had made safety plans with friends in case of an attack. 'It definitely takes me a while to recover from being outside, even with the mask on.' She uses four different apps to monitor smoke conditions hour-to-hour and was unable to complete her volunteer shift Friday, when ratings were the worst she had ever seen. Eva also didn't expect the festival to cancel. 'It's a difficult call for the festival to make, but I think having an indoor space for people to recover from the air so they can get back to the city safely would be helpful,' she said. '(And) it would be good if there was more of a consensus about being out in the wildfire smoke.' If you value coverage of Manitoba's arts scene, help us do more. Your contribution of $10, $25 or more will allow the Free Press to deepen our reporting on theatre, dance, music and galleries while also ensuring the broadest possible audience can access our arts journalism. BECOME AN ARTS JOURNALISM SUPPORTER Click here to learn more about the project. Eva WasneyReporter Eva Wasney has been a reporter with the Free Press Arts & Life department since 2019. Read more about Eva. Every piece of reporting Eva produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. 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Vancouver Sun
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Blue Rodeo 40th anniversary tour in Vancouver: Here's what you should know
Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Canadian rock band Blue Rodeo is hitting the road to celebrate its 40-year career. The Toronto band, which started in 1984, will kick off its Blue Rodeo 'Lost Together' – The 40th Anniversary Tour this fall in Western Canada before making its way across the country for a planned 27 concert dates. The tour will reflect on the 12-time Juno Award-winning band's four decades of music. The shows will pull from Blue Rodeo's impressive catalogue of music, which includes 16 full-length studio albums, a greatest hits album, and more. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'Success seemed real when we were entertaining people in The Horseshoe in our hometown of Toronto. That was the top of the heap for us,' Jim Cuddy reflected in a news release about the tour. 'When you look back, you realize it's just been this beautiful dream.' The band will be joined for all dates on the tour by Canadian singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin. Here are a few things to know about the upcoming concerts. The Blue Rodeo 40th Anniversary Tour kicks off Oct. 1 at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium in Calgary. The tour wraps with two nights at the Massey Hall in Toronto on Jan. 24, 2026. Blue Rodeo is set to take the stage at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver on Oct. 7 and 8. Following the two dates at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Vancouver, Blue Rodeo will play two additional dates in B.C. The band will head to Vancouver Island for a show at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre in Victoria on Oct. 9. Then, they will head to the Okanagan for a date at Prospera Place in Kelowna on Oct. 11. See the full list of tour dates below: Tickets for the upcoming tour are available now for presale for Blue Rodeo Fan Club members on . Additional presale tickets go on sale via Ticketmaster throughout this week with general tickets sales going live on June 6 at 10 a.m. Love concerts, but can't make it to the venue? Stream live shows and events from your couch with VEEPS, a music-first streaming service now operating in Canada. Click here for an introductory offer of 30% off. Explore upcoming concerts and the extensive archive of past performances.
Vancouver Sun
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Vancouver Sun
Vancouver concerts: Chan Centre's new season includes Grammy winners Esperanza Spalding, Arooj Aftab, Natalia Lafourcade
The Chan Centre for the Performing Arts has just announced its 2025/2026 season, the biggest in the Chan Centre 's 28-year history. The upcoming season will offer new diversified programming streams and a new membership model, as it showcases a mix of internationally acclaimed artists and emerging talent. 'I'm thrilled to be returning to the Chan Centre as part of its upcoming new season!' said in a statement Grammy-winning Pakistani-American singer, composer, and producer Arooj Aftab who will be at the Chan on Oct. 25. 'Performing here is always unforgettable — Vancouver's vibrant energy, welcoming audience, and the venue's world-class acoustics make it a truly special experience.' Featuring an expanded roster, the season includes a diverse range of music, conversation, and interdisciplinary performances, showcasing both internationally acclaimed headliners and emerging voices, fostering inclusivity and enhancing cultural relevance. Get top headlines and gossip from the world of celebrity and entertainment. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sun Spots will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. 'We're thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of performers who inspire, challenge, and bring people together, celebrating artistic excellence and global perspectives. This year's focus is on bringing unique, first-time performances to the city,' said Jarrett Martineau, head curator at the Chan Centre in a statement. One of those debut artists is two-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter Montreal's Dominique Fils-Aimé. 'I'm overjoyed to be making my debut at the Chan Centre in Vancouver as part of their 28th season,' said Fils-Aimé. 'This venue has long been on my dream list, and sharing this moment with my West Coast family in such a stunning space fills me with gratitude. I can't wait to connect through the music.' With an entertainment landscape that is always growing and shifting the ongoing challenge for live venues like the internationally acclaimed Chan Centre is getting people in the seats and keeping membership coming back year after year. The Chan hopes the new three-tired model will help to increase engagement and further foster a sense of community among members. 'With our ever-expanding programming, this new membership model will be the best way for our patrons to take advantage of all we have to offer at the Chan Centre,' said Pat Carrabré, director of the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts in an email. 'Membership means getting closer to the Chan Centre, creating community with fellow arts enthusiasts who not only recognize the value of what the Chan Centre does, but the value of the arts in our lives.' Basic Membership: The basic tier is free for University of British Columbia's students and those under 30. A $50 introductory offer will be available until September. Members get 10% off up to two tickets per event, early ticket access, and 20% off at the Michelin-recommended Wildlight Kitchen + Bar, and free ticket exchanges. Membership Plus: New members can join for $100 until September, then $200. Benefits include 20% off up to two tickets per event, exclusive event promotions, 25% off concessions (excluding alcohol), lounge access, and invites to exclusive events. Premium Membership: At $1,000, membership perks include up to two complimentary premium tickets to any show of the season, an exclusive private tour of the Chan Centre, and lunch with a curator. Note: Current subscribers will be automatically upgraded to Membership Plus and can begin purchasing tickets on June 4, 2025. Basic Members can access tickets starting June 10, 2025, with general sales opening June 13, 2025. This season includes the following series: Esperanza Spalding Aug. 29 Grammy-winning American bassist, vocalist, and composer known for her unique mix of jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and funk influences. Natalia Lafourcade — The Cancionera Tour Sept. 27 Multiple Grammys and Latin Grammys award-winning Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer known for blending pop, rock, jazz, and traditional Latin folk music makes her Vancouver debut. Carminho Oct. 2 Blending Brazilian bossa nova and pop the Portuguese singer is recognized as a standout voice in contemporary and traditional fado, Arooj Aftab Oct. 25 Grammy-winning Pakistani-American singer, composer, and producer whose music blends jazz, folk, pop, and Urdu poetry into global soul soundscapes. Ray Chen Nov. 2 The Taiwanese-Australian violinist was a winner of the 2008 Yehudi Menuhin and 2009 Queen Elizabeth competitions and has performed with top orchestras worldwide. Tim Hecker and Fennesz Sept. 17 Hecker, a Canadian electronic musician, and Fennesz, an Austrian guitarist and composer, are renowned for their innovative ambient sounds. ganavya Nov. 18 A vocalist, composer, multi-instrumentalist, and scholar who weaves South Indian classical traditions, jazz, and contemporary music makes her debut in Vancouver. Dominique Fils-Aimé March 7, 2026 Inspired by Billie Holiday and Nina Simone, the two-time Juno Award-winning singer-songwriter from Montreal blends blues, jazz, and soul to explore African American history and social realities. An Evening with Louise Penny Oct. 29 Canadian author renowned for her award-winning mystery novels set in Quebec. This event will be an evening of conversation in celebration of her latest novel, The Black Wolf. Susan Aglukark and PIQSIQ April 12, 2026 Inuk singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark and throat-singing duo PIQSIQ join forces for a night of performances, blending Aglukark's mix of Inuit folk, country, and pop with PIQSIQ's modern twist on traditional throat singing. GOOD THINGS: An Evening with Samin Nosrat Oct. 16 An Iranian-American chef, author, and educator, renowned for her James Beard Award-winning cookbook Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat, which was also a Netflix documentary series, comes to Vancouver for the first time. An Evening with Yotam Ottolenghi Feb. 25, 2026 Israeli-born British chef, bestselling author, and culinary innovator is known for vibrant, vegetable-focused, Middle Eastern-inspired creative cuisine. ʔəm̓i ce:p xʷiwəl (Come Toward the Fire) Festival Sept. 20 and 21 Presented in partnership with Musqueam First Nation, this festival celebrates music, dance, storytelling, film, poetry and food and invites all to experience and support Indigenous voices and creativity. The artist roster is scheduled to be released in June.
Cision Canada
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
TORONTO TEMPO MARKS ONE YEAR TO TIP-OFF WITH IMMERSIVE TEMPO LIVE EVENT
TORONTO, May 16, 2025 /CNW/ - The countdown is on! For the first time ever, the Toronto Tempo is giving fans the chance to come together in person at Tempo LIVE, a can't-miss celebration at STACKT Market on May 24 & 25. The event kicks off a countdown to tip-off - the team is just one year away from making its WNBA debut. Tempo LIVE, presented in partnership with Destination Toronto, will feature a collection of immersive and interactive fan experiences, including: Tempo Fan Camp, presented by founding partner CIBC – the ultimate rally spot where visitors can make their own pennant flags, get Tempo airbrush tattoos, and sign a banner that will hang at future Tempo home court Coca-Cola Coliseum. The Tempo Talks Speaker Series, presented by founding partner Sephora Canada – featuring an array of conversations on the beauty of basketball culture. Scheduled speakers include General Manager of the Toronto Tempo, Monica Wright Rogers, Juno Award-winning artist, Jully Black, VP of Product of October's Very Own (OVO), Michael Kerr, and the newest addition to the Tempo ownership group – Canadian actress, writer and advocate, Lilly Singh. Merchandise pop-up shop featuring Peace Collective, Roots, and Nike. An interactive and inclusive basketball skills course called the "Tempo Drill," where fans can show off their hustle on the court to win a pair of tickets to a future Tempo game. Fans will be able to place a deposit on season tickets and memberships on-site. Deposits can also be made online at "Our fans are at the heart of this team," explains Whitney Bell, Chief Marketing Officer, Tempo Basketball Club. "There's no better way to mark a year to tip-off than by bringing that community together and letting them experience the Tempo brand in person. We can't wait to get a first taste of the passion, energy and excitement that is going to power this team into 2026 and beyond." The team is also marking a year to tip-off with the release of a :60 film centred on the concept of 'tempo' – the heartbeat of competition and the unseen force that drives the game. Set to the rhythm of our city and the pace of the game, the spot captures the unstoppable energy and diversity of a team—and a country—on the rise. Tempo LIVE is taking place on May 24 & 25, 2025, from 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. EST at STACKT Market (28 Bathurst Street, Toronto). Fans can sign up for more information about the event and RSVP to panels at Entry will be subject to capacity. While registering doesn't secure a spot, registrants will be kept close to event details as they unfold. About Toronto Tempo In May 2024, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) announced its expansion into Canada by awarding Toronto an expansion team, the league's first outside the United States. The new team, owned by Kilmer Sports Ventures, will begin play in the 2026 season as the WNBA's 14th franchise. Sephora Canada and CIBC are the team's first announced founding partners. Larry Tanenbaum, Chairman of Kilmer Sports Ventures and a 30-year veteran of building championship-caliber teams, is also Chairman of the NBA Board of Governors and Chairman of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which owns the NBA's Toronto Raptors, NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, MLS' Toronto FC and other professional sports franchises. Under his leadership, the Raptors won their first NBA championship in 2019.
